Guides

Explore our Guides blog category for comprehensive step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and tutorials on firearms, shooting techniques, and gear maintenance. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced shooter, our in-depth guides will help you enhance your knowledge and improve your skills.

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  • AR-15 Gas Systems Guide
    AR-15 Gas Systems Guide
    Posted by Jim Grant on September 6, 2025
    One of the aspects of the AR-15 that makes it so unique is its direct-impingement gas system, but not every AR-15 uses the same one. To help you pick the perfect one for your next build, we've assembled a handy guide to AR-15 gas systems.
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  • AR-15 BCGs: Best Finishes and Types for Your Build
    AR-15 BCGs: Best Finishes and Types for Your Build
    Posted by Jim Grant on August 2, 2025
    Choosing the perfect BCG for your AR-15 build isn't the most challenging task, but countless options can confuse buyers. So, we've assembled a handy guide to help you build the perfect AR and choose an awesome bolt carrier group.
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  • The AGM Rattler V2 Thermal Scope PSA Product Showcase
    The AGM Rattler V2 Thermal Scope PSA Product Showcase
    Posted by Palmetto State Armory on July 21, 2025

    Discover the power and versatility of the AGM Rattler V2 thermal scope. With customizable resolution and lens options, premium imaging, and reliable performance in any condition, it’s built to deliver unmatched value for hunters and shooters alike.

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  • The Ultimate AR-15 Kit Guide: What You Need to Know
    The Ultimate AR-15 Kit Guide: What You Need to Know
    Posted by Jim Grant on July 18, 2025

    Part of what makes the AR-15 so popular is its ability to be user-configurable with virtually no special tools. And no aspect of their design better typifies this than the AR-15 kit. Want to know how to customize your own AR-15 to best fit your needs? Read on.

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  • Nielsen Device Guide - How Muzzle Boosters Work
    Nielsen Device Guide - How Muzzle Boosters Work
    Posted by Jim Grant on July 11, 2025
    With the $200 tax on NFA items expiring at the beginning of next year, interest in suppressors is at an all-time high. But one of the aspects that many shooters overlook is the humble Nielson Device - a must-have suppressor accessory for certain guns. What do they do, and do you need one? Read on to find out!
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  • Beginner's Guide to Rifle Scopes: What to Know Before You Buy
    Beginner's Guide to Rifle Scopes: What to Know Before You Buy
    Posted by Jim Grant on June 28, 2025
    Thanks to our handy guide, choosing the perfect optic for your rifle doesn't have to cause a headache! So read on, dear readers, and unlock the mysteries of modern optics!
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  • Common Suppressor Malfunctions: Causes, Diagnosis, and Solutions
    Common Suppressor Malfunctions: Causes, Diagnosis, and Solutions
    Posted by Jim Grant on June 20, 2025
    Until a few years ago, determining why a gun that otherwise ran fine had issues when suppressed was a matter of delving into countless internet message boards and praying someone had the same issue as you or a kind stranger could offer some advice. Thankfully, that isn’t the case any longer. 
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  • Top Five Must-Have Suppressor Accessories
    Top Five Must-Have Suppressor Accessories
    Posted by Jim Grant on May 23, 2025
    Maximising the efficacy and shooting experience of running a sound suppressor can be tricky. Still, with these five must-have accessories, you'll be running your favorite whisper-pickle like a pro in no time!
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  • Suppressor Maintenance 101 Suppressor Maintenance 101
    Posted by Jim Grant on May 16, 2025
    Suppressors are simple yet effective devices that genuinely enhance the shooting experience. Despite their simplicity, they still require a little care and maintenance to keep them running. So we've boiled down all the information you need to keep your cans clean in this short guide.
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  • The 5 Best Calibers to Suppress: Quiet Firepower that Performs
    The 5 Best Calibers to Suppress: Quiet Firepower that Performs
    Posted by Jim Grant on May 3, 2025
    More than 100 different calibers exist, but only a handful of them pair well with sound suppressors. How can you decide which one is right for you? Read this article on the five best calibers to suppress.
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